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The Jackbox Megapicker

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
79% User Score Based on 976 reviews

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About The Jackbox Megapicker

The Jackbox Megapicker is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc. and was released on July 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Jackbox Megapicker is your all-in-one solution for organizing, buying, and launching all of your Jackbox games. You no longer have to switch between Party Packs to start playing your favorite games. The Megapicker will give you an overview of the games that you own so you can launch them directly. View games you might be missing, and see news updates and ongoing sales all in one place. Filter …

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 976 reviews
humor5 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • Consolidates all owned Jackbox games into one easy-to-navigate launcher, saving time and effort during game selection.
  • Allows filtering by game type, player count, and other criteria, enhancing the selection process for parties of different sizes and preferences.
  • Free to use and well-designed with a clean, visually appealing interface consistent with Jackbox branding.
  • Lacks controller and Steam Deck support, making it inconvenient or unusable for users who play via controllers or portable devices.
  • Launches each game in a separate window requiring manual switching during streaming or remote play, complicating seamless gameplay transitions.
  • Occasional stability issues including crashes, bugs, and poor compatibility on macOS and Linux; some users experience launcher not opening or freezing.

  • stability

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The stability of the software is generally poor, with frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes reported, including serious issues on devices like the Steam Deck. It lacks controller support and has glitches in certain modes, making usability frustrating without a mouse and keyboard. Despite its usefulness and promising features, the current version is often described as buggy and unreliable.

    • “Bricks my Steam Deck and causes it to go into a spiral of freezes that you cannot get out of without hard resetting the device.”
    • “I successfully used it a few times and it would stutter when switching games/packs, and now it just immediately freezes when I try to open it so I can't use it at all.”
    • “Currently a buggy inoperable mess.”

  • monetization

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization in this product heavily relies on intrusive and frequent advertisements, including adult-themed ads that many users find inappropriate, especially in a family-friendly context. The ads dominate the user experience, with the launcher primarily serving as an ad delivery platform rather than offering meaningful features or customization. This aggressive monetization approach has led to frustration and criticism from users.

    • “Full of ads, constantly reminding you of which game you haven't spent your money on yet.”
    • “I hope you like adult game ads that take up most of the screen, because that's (un)fortunately what you get when you first launch into the megapicker.”
    • “Would be great if you didn't force advertisements as the default page (just allow me to start on the library page).”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay aspect is praised for its centralized organization hub that allows easy browsing, filtering, and launching of supported Jackbox titles, enhancing user convenience. Users appreciate the ability to filter games by player count, mechanics, and features, facilitating quick and tailored game selection. Additionally, planned features like gameplay statistics and achievements promise to add depth and replay value.

    • “Rather than offering its own gameplay, this utility focuses on organization, giving players a centralized hub where every supported Jackbox title they own can be viewed, searched, and launched without jumping between multiple game collections.”
    • “Multiple filtering options make it easy to narrow selections according to player count, gameplay style, or specific features, helping hosts quickly choose the right game for different groups.”
    • “Planned support for gameplay statistics, achievements, and additional rewards gives players more reasons to revisit their favorite titles.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game heavily relies on the group's shared sense of comedy, which can lead to awkwardness if not aligned. While some moments can be genuinely funny, they are infrequent, making the overall humor hit-or-miss depending on the players.

    • “If the sense of humor in the group is good, everyone gets in on the joke and has a great time.”
    • “People say they had hilarious moments in Quiplash, and those funny moments really happen, even if occasionally.”
    • “Having friends who are funny definitely enhances the humor experience in these games.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find grinding quests to be a key way to engage with the game, though the process can feel tedious and challenging, especially on devices like the Steam Deck where loading times add to the frustration.

    • “I've just been grinding the quests, which becomes tedious over time.”
    • “It is very difficult and tedious to use on Steam Deck.”
    • “Loading the packs in and out is a tedious process.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics are charming and contribute positively to the game's appeal, though some users experience inconsistencies in visual display and would appreciate an option for a less graphics-intensive version.

    • “Fun gameplay and charming graphics!”
    • “Would love some way to switch to a less graphics intensive version.”
    • “It's amazing as a concept, but as reported by many people, it doesn't always show up graphically.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game elicits strong emotional reactions, often making players feel humorously roasted or challenged. Its emotional impact is engaging and memorable for participants.

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story in the game is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, with players focusing more on completing quests than engaging with a detailed narrative.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Optimization issues are noted, with users experiencing lower FPS performance when launching the game through the megapicker compared to launching the individual packs directly.

    • “Lower FPS performance when launched from the megapicker than if you launched the packs themselves.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the music amazing but suggest adding tracks from the original "You Don't Know Jack" games and including a background soundtrack while the software is open.

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Play Times

32h Median play time
32h Average play time
32-32h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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The Jackbox Megapicker is a action game. Common tags for The Jackbox Megapicker include free to play.

The Jackbox Megapicker is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 32 hours playing The Jackbox Megapicker.

The Jackbox Megapicker was released on July 29, 2024.

The Jackbox Megapicker was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc..

The Jackbox Megapicker has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Jackbox Megapicker for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

The Jackbox Megapicker is a multiplayer game.

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